Childminder EY257917

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2016 1 October 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a strong knowledge and understanding of how to provide children with a range of interesting learning opportunities, supporting their learning and development needs. She talks confidently about how she uses observation, planning and assessments to promote children's future learning.  The childminder has a very good understanding of child protection and understands her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She understands the importance of completing risk assessments to ensure the premises are safe and secure.  The childminder demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of teaching and the role this plays in supporting children's learning and development needs.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to promote children's independence skills and good behaviour. She talks confidently about the activities and learning experiences she provides for children to help prepare them for the next stage

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The provision meets requirements

in their learning, particularly the move on to school.  The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of how to promote children's emotional well-being and help them form secure attachments. She explains working in partnership with parents to ensure she has a clear understanding of children's needs.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with other settings. She demonstrates how she would gather and share information with children's teachers, in order to support children's individual care and learning needs.  The childminder is passionate about supporting children's knowledge and understanding of healthy lifestyles. She talks confidently about providing children with healthy home-made meals and including them in decisions about meal choices. She holds a first-aid certificate and demonstrates an understanding of how to respond to any minor illnesses or injuries appropriately.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates her commitment to maintaining the quality of her provision. She discusses how she evaluates her service. She completes training courses regularly, in order to refresh her knowledge of child development and keep up to date with changes in legislation. There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas of the setting used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes when caring for young children.  The inspector looked at a range of documents. This included evidence of the suitability of all adults living and working on the premises and a record of the childminder's training, policies and procedures. She also looked at risk assessment records and planning and assessment systems.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and plans for improvement with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257917 Local authority Redcar & Cleveland Inspection number 1064418 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Guisborough. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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